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YS06 VZU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,479 mi
Last recorded208,479 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 VZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 208,479 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 208,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 181,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 156,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 156,914 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,445 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

both headlamps tarnishing

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi hoses perishing slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight knock to steering column/rough in operation

slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms/rack

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,889 miles

front flexi hoses starting to perish

metal brake pipes corroding

steering rack/column slightly rough in operation

Pass 1 Apr 2016 139,272 miles

windscreen has a crack in zone B customer advised

Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen has a crack in zone B customer advised

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake flexy hoses (both) slightly perished

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 93,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 73,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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YS06 VZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS06 VZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS06 VZU registered?

YS06 VZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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